How much does a bus driver make in Arizona?
$46,050a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Arizona. That is $22.14 an hour or $3,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,370Median: $46,050Highest 10%: $52,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $40,380 | $19.41 | |
| Median | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| 75th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $52,870 | $25.42 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,760 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,460 |
| Tucson, AZ | $43,990 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $40,710 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $40,660 |
| Yuma, AZ | $39,210 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $38,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 28. Iowa | $46,320 |
| 29. Idaho | $46,250 |
| 30. Montana | $46,220 |
| 31. Arizona | $46,050 |
| 32. Kansas | $45,860 |
| 33. Ohio | $45,860 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $22.14 ($46,050 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $46,050 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Arizona rank for bus driver pay?
Arizona ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays bus drivers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $46,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.